Top Best 45 Nail Salons in Pasadena, Los Angeles (part 2)

Malia Baker Emblush is my favorite nail salon that I’ve ever been to. I’ve been a loyal customer for years and think they have everything going for them. Incredibly easy online booking system. Easy going, friendly competent staff. I’ve never felt unwelcomed or uncomfortable and there hasn’t ever been a design they couldn’t do. Its fast and painless and I couldn’t recommend them more highly

Michaella Tate Felicia did an awesome job with my hair. She went above and beyond to make sure my hair was the way I wanted it. Felicia is friendly and makes you fell comfortably. If you ever want your hair done I recommend her.

Rebecca Chang The entire process of booking an appointment to checking out after getting my nails done was pleasant in terms of service. Every person I interacted with was kind. However, it wasn’t communicated to me that the nail design I wanted wasn’t doable, so the design I asked for was botched. I sent a picture of the designs I wanted via text message the day before my appointment to see if they would be doable, but I didn’t receive a response. When I went in on the day of my appointment, I showed the picture I had sent the previous day to the staff who sat me down. She called a nail tech over. The nail tech looked at my pictures and ended up switching with another nail tech, because she said she couldn’t do the design I wanted. The tech who ended up doing my nails was almost done with one hand before saying that she didn’t know how to do the design. I asked her to go back to fix some of the nails, and she did what she could. I communicated to her that the base color was too orange multiple times, but she insisted the color wouldn’t be too visible after she added the designs. The plus side was that I really enjoyed our conversations, and she was very gentle. She also spent some time color matching to the pictures I shared with her, so some effort was there. I dont think Id come again, but if I did, I’d wait to get a confirmation on the nail design before making an appointment.

Amado Ramirez I wanted to treat/pamper my wife for all the hard work she does. As a guy I never understood the importance of women selfcare until I came here. This establishment the moment we walked-in we were immediately welcomed and attended to by the staff. It is a very clean, professional, and relaxed enviorment. Seeing the joy it brought my wife getting her nails done has made me happy. Emily did an amazing job in providing great detail to her art and was very informative of her work which made us feel comfortable in what we were getting. I recommend this place to all my family and friends to treat their wives here!!! A++++

Leslae Crockom My hair appointment was amazing. Felicia was professional & warm. She made Shute I was comfortable and I loved my hair and that means the most to me. I will be back in 2 weeks. I am beyond satisfied

Trang Pham If you need a salon that take care of you from A-Z, this is the place. I went in very close to when the shop closes but they are so welcoming and accommodating me with both pedicures and waxing. The pedicure was quick, to the point, and looks great! The wax was beyond my expectations. She paid attention to all of the details even though its way past the store close hour. Amazing! Highly recommend!!

Fred This place is better than the other on the same street, the attention to detail by the employees is great, strongly recommend. Only issues is the seats need replacing other than that it’s a great place.

Fiona Wills PROARTISTFIFI I live only a min drive to Dynasty Salon, so when I googled nail salon near me this is the first to pop up. I instantly felt welcomed on my first visit. Nina the owner along with her sister Lily is absolutely wonderful to be around. Amazing services always. I get both gel-x manicure and pedicure with gel polish. Nina does my manicure and Lily does my pedicure, and I tell you my hand and feet be looking so beautiful when their done with my services. They listen and treat you with care and appreciation, and great customer services. Thank you guys so much for being amazing at your craft and sharing it with us.

Robbin Rae McCulloch Been coming for a good 8 years +. Always a great experience. Although everyone is great, Lily is my go to for pedi. Rose does a great mani and gel X. I appreciate that they have regular polish to match the gel colors. Clean, thorough, and great pricing. Free parking in back lot and plenty of free on street parking. Easily call and book an appointment, walk ins are welcome. Friday and Saturday get busy baby. I literally drive from LA to get my pedicures. Love them!

Naddie Zlatan Friendly and attentive nail technicians. I could tell that they have integrity and choose to not take short cuts. At a different salon in Hollywood the tech used the electric tool to take off the dip powder and my nails became extremely brittle and broke. I was happy that at Dynasty the tech (I think his name was Tony) took his time to carefully remove the dip! I truly appreciate when techs are patient and value their customers. I will be returning!

Lisowski Liz I could never say enough good things about Summer Beauty, Summer the owner, and my lash tech Lucky. I have been going to Summer beauty for a while. This was after trying 5 different lash places in Pasadena. I have also received other services like a manicure and pedicure from one of the nail techs. From the very beginning Summer has treated me like a family member. Everyone in the salon is welcoming and is very communicative. I currently work as a chef for some of the top restaurants and catering events in LA. I can’t put on mascara because the heat of the stove will melt it away. I also get photographed constantly. Lucky- my lash tech makes me look beautiful while still being able to work hard in the kitchen. One time I even burned my eyelashes off and Summer got me in to have them fixed the very next day. The reason why I went to Summer was because I was experiencing irritation, inconsistent results, and sometimes over the top work at all the other places I went to. This place listens to you. Also- my optometrist said that I had some of the cleanest lashes she’s ever seen and she doesn’t usually condone false eye lashes but mine are the exception. Honestly- I can’t even tell they are there. I don’t trust anyone to do my lashes at this point except Lucky. Summer is also always telling me about new products and was so willing to do my rainbow lashes for my burning man 10 year wedding vow renewal. Lastly- the massages at the end of service are everything- especially for a chef on her feet 10 plus hours a day! Don’t hesitate- Give Summer Beauty a call!

Allison Saviano Im just about at my 1 year anniversary with Summer Beauty - so Im pretty positive that I love them! I had originally planned on lash extensions only for a "special occasion" – but they do such a great job (thank you Helen!) and are so gentle with my lashes that I just keep coming back. I was initially nervous about stressing out my "natural" lashes... but no worries at all, my own lashes are still in great shape. I just feel more fabulous with my lashes from Summer! They know what theyre doing and they stand behind their work. Thank you!

Ana Cristina Aristizabal Cano I went in to do my nails, I had gel and wanted a simple regular manicure. The service was outstanding, people there were all so kind and they did a great job with manicure and pedicure. The place is super clean, nice relaxing music, and they have great parking options - so easy. I used their restroom and it was super clean. Very nice place, Ill definitely continue to go. They are open Monday-Sunday, they only close on Tuesdays.

Sam Love this place and Jenny is so awesome! My chrome nails came out fabulous.

Melissa Baltierra Tina was so great! Very professional and did my nails quickly but attentively. I highly recommend this place!

Wendy Zamudio So happy I found this place. Called to make a same day appointment & Jenny was very accommodating. Clean place, very friendly staff and Kayla did an amazing job on my gel manicure! Have a variety of services to fit everyone’s needs. Will definitely be returning!

Ellen Nile They did an amazing job on my nails and accepted my reservation last minute. I love the prices here! The salon provides a range of comfortable seating options, allowing you to relax during your visit. I wish I could give more than five stars! Love Jennys Nails As always, the gel nails are beautiful and one of the best manicures I have had in a long time.

Brian Walker We love Jennys nails. They do a great job & the staff is very friendly and professional.

Team LP I am loyal to Bonsoir Nails because I have been going to them for about 18 years and Tina and Susan are the ONLY people I trust with my eyebrows. They have downsized and moved locations, but I still get the same comfy massage chair and attentive, careful service. They take pride in their work and will go to great lengths to make sure you are happy.

Katherine Gerov OBSESSED with these gel extensions, so quick and so well-done! Thank you!

veronica winter I love this nail shop they do an excellent job ❣️

Vicki Kades This is my go to place. The ladies are sweet and they do a good job. Its not the prettiest nail salon in south Pasadena but its the best value. Quick and cheep. $35 for a mani/pedi

Rosezetta Upshaw This was probably the best manicure I’ve ever had. So perfect and shiny and so GENTLE! I came 3-4 times before writing a review. I had a different person each time. Everyone was really good. Amy is the best! There are 2 Amys lol Ask for Amy with the short hair. She is very sweet and friendly and an absolute perfectionist and so very gentle with removing the powder dip and filing my nails. Thank you Amy! I also love that they have self-serve water bottles and snacks bags (doritos, nutter butter, etc) in the front. I rarely eat junk food but I still think it’s a nice touch. Maybe add a little trail mix for me. :) This place is recently under new ownership. I stopped coming years ago when the previous owners ran it due to a nail tech having a bad attitude. These new owners are doing a great job and I’m happy I can write them a glowing review. The prices are reasonable. $50 powder dip. $28 pedicure. I got the $40 upgraded pedicure and I appreciate that it did come with a lot of extras: scrub, cream, hot stone massage , hot towel wrap, etc. to make it significantly different than the basic pedicure.

Jasmine Chi This was my second time coming in and I’m SO happy with the results - I got a gel-x manicure and regular pedicure. Their customer service and attention to detail is incredible and the prices for their services are great! If you’re in or near South Pasadena, I’d recommend making an appointment - you won’t regret it.

Paulina Stanczak Very pleased with this salon! Very reasonable price for fantastic service. The locale is very clean and spacious. I felt comfortable getting my nails done here because I can tell the owner maintains good hygiene. My nail technician was very kind and thorough. She took her time with my pedicure and it turned out beautifully in the end. My feet not only look nice, but theyre also revived and are less achy. Ill definitely be back!

kay alcocer Very pleased with this salon! Very reasonable price for fantastic service. The salon is very clean and spacious. I felt comfortable getting my nails done here because I can tell the owner maintains good hygiene. My nail technician was very kind and thorough (male with glasses) he took his time with my full set and it turned out beautiful ! My other nail technician who did my pedicure was also very gentle and kind. I regret not asking for the names but I will definitely be back!!! Worth the money!!

Rebecca Avanesian Crystal did a great job with my birthday nails! We both loved them so much. I got a GelX set with the design for $100 total. I recommend making an appointment. The prices here are the same as my old place in Old Town, and this salon is better! Nice techs, clean space, cute interior. Plus, free street parking!

Lexie Lan I had an amazing experience at this nail salon! Crystal did my nude gel manicure, and it was absolutely perfect. She was incredibly skilled and efficient—it only took 30 minutes, and the results were flawless. The price was very reasonable at $38, Highly recommend!

Lixa Anderson I called last minute and the accommodated me, I then asked for a manicure in addition to the pedicure and the had staff available. I was in a pinch and appreciate they stayed late for me. I’ll definitely return; Crystal and My were fantastic!

Sasha R I have had my nails done by most of the nail techs and they are all wonderful - very kind, attentive, and accommodating. They always make sure my nails look perfect; even if I’m ready to pay and walk out the door, if they notice something is a tiny bit off, they will offer to keep going to make sure it’s perfect. It’s a small place, no frills, but very calming and clean, and it doesn’t smell like chemicals like some other salons.

High Society Pets Care Team have come here three times. good experience! It is more expensive money-wise, which is my only drawback, but it’s worth it for the quality. Very organized booking system, dedicated-to-the-craft staff. Staff are very congruent and professional. Owned by a woman and you can tell – the way it is designed and laid out is really strategic and beautiful. Comfortable feeling of laid-back luxury. next to a cute coffee shop that is nice to pop into afterwards. it’s a different experience. Worth checking out!

Robyn Gutierrez I’m just here to talk about the Japanese gel mani/pedi I got on 12/23/24. It has almost been a month and there are NO CHIPS, PEELING, or CRACKING in the polish. This stuff is legit and the girls that did my nails did such a great job! I’m just sad I don’t live there anymore otherwise I’d definitely become a regular. And I’m pretty sure there isn’t Japanese gel where I live so I guess I’m going to ride these holidays colors until I can’t anymore!

Anna Yu I moved to this area a few months ago, and I discovered this salon and have been coming here ever since. I love BYOUNG and LONA! They also use a platform that makes it super easy to make an appointment. Highly recommend!

Jaime Pulido My wife and I had our first experience at Maison de Beaute and it was far above our expectations. From the moment we walked in, the care and attention we received was amazing. We will certainly be back.

Octavia Tulip TL;DR - I love MDB, always get their builder gel manicures, but was getting consistent infections. After getting a botched manicure elsewhere, I came back and they made sure to sanitize everything especially well. Left with an incredible manicure and infection free hands - Ill be coming back again and again. Original post: While I love coming here - great work from Anna and complimentary mimosas - out of 7 times I’ve come here for my manicure, all but two of those times, I’ve gotten an infection in one of my fingers. When I walk out of the salon, all seems fine. The next day, one of my fingers will be slightly hotter than the rest, and then in a day or so, it gets painful to the point of having to avoid using that finger. My finger will be visibly red and swollen, hot to the touch, and painful. The first time I reported it to the manager, she offered to pay any medical bills I incurred if I went to the doctor for it, but no change to the sanitation of the tools. Honestly, I’ve forgotten about the infections after it happens, schedule a builder gel refill, and two, three days after, painfully reminded of what happens when I go here. It’s now so consistent, I can’t forget. It’s a shame, I loved coming here, drove half an hour out of my way just for this salon. I’ll be looking elsewhere for a studio that doesn’t predictably give me p*s filled infections in my fingers. My finger is still somewhat tender, two weeks on. EDIT 1: in response to the owners of Maison De Beaute’s response to my honest review - These have not been hangnails. I know what hangnails are and how to deal with them. These are infections under the skin, creating pus. I have clearly been able to see the dremel nail bits used to grind away the top layers of builder gel when getting a refill are not cleaned between customers. They are dusty from prior use and sitting out, waiting to be used again, or already on the nail drill from previous use when starting a manicure. EDIT 2: After going to a *different* nail salon to get builder gel I ended up with my skin broken on three different fingers from overzealous filing by the tech (just my luck), and the builder gel so thin as to practically be worthless. My nails were threatening to break with any all too sudden movement, so I held my breath and booked another appointment at MDB just 2 days after the last one. (It wouldve been the next day, save for a photoshoot I was on) I called in the morning before my appointment, explaining my skin was broken in multiple places and very tender, and asked them if they could double sanitize everything for me - especially because there was essentially an open door on my nails to get infected again. I felt a bit embarrassed coming back to them but everyone was sweet as could be. Anna sanitized every last nail drill bit in front of me, used brand new files and showed me the sealed package the sanitized tools were in. I appreciated the transparency, and willingness to go the extra mile after my critical review. Anna was so gentle with my nails, she really took her time, and would have even drilled off the builder gel entirely if need be, but I was able to stand the sting of the acetone. My nails came out looking fantastic, and they were strong enough to withstand my daily use again. I couldnt stop admiring them. Its now days later. I did have to continually cover my hands with lotion and neosporin from the previous overfiling that was done to them, but Im confident in the sanitzation and safety of the manicure I received from MDB this time. Im eternally grateful to the staff at MDB and especially Anna for her level headed response, and making sure my previous problems were not repeated. Im so grateful she went out of her way to sanitize the tools in front of me and show me the new tools and files she used. Im glad I took the chance to come back one last time to have my nails fixed. They look stunning, and theyre strong, and healthy once again, exactly the way I want them to be. Thank you so so much Anna and Maison De Beaute. I am a regular again.

Bernial J Ive only had 1 other person work on my feet and Ms. Dian does a great job. I try to go every 6 weeks. Great location great staff

Cielo Coulson We go here very often and have always been shown kindness and they all take time on you and do it right! So happy with the service and even when we need help picking a color Dian is always the lady to call!!

Jeniffer Morales Very nice ladies. Super quiet as they have no music on. Everything looked pretty clean. You could tell the people that were in there were regular, loyal customers. UPDATE: 2 days later, I already had 2 nails break. :(

Angie Calcaterra This was one of the best manicures Ive ever had. The technician went out of her way to fix an issue Ive had with one of my nails for years--she smoothed out a peeling layer and made it look like a brand new nail. The gel manicure was perfect and my nails look great.

Katie Benoist I have tried alot of nail places in Greensboro and I have to say Vera has been the best nail technician I have ever had. My nails always look great when she is done, but more so than that…they last for weeks! I am really hard on my nails and usually they chip or break within a week, but since she has been doing them, they last for about 3 weeks. Also the entire staff is kind and makes sure everyone there is happy and having a great experience. If you are looking for a great place to get your nails done, this is the place to try!

csilla quiles Love this new location! So clean and easy parking. The owner has been doing my nails for many years and I recently followed her to this new location. The salon has a nice peaceful atmosphere. Highly recommend this place if you are looking for a professional nail tech and a no drama kind of salon. Sit back relax and treat yourself. I schedule my appointments for every two weeks and I always look forward to it.

Tessa Tweet So lucky this place opened up down the street from me! It’s cheaper than my old nail salon but the quality of service is better. These are my nails one week in still gorgeous! The owner is lovely and sh will touch up any issues I have for two weeks. Best Gel-x in Pasadena!

Paulie Davis So very happy Christie has her own beautiful, sparkling clean and professional shop. She has been doing my nails for at least 10 years. Id never let anyone else touch my feet, as shes the best at solving any ingrown problems that might arise. My podiatrist gave her seal of approval even!

Sandy Ta Christy provides great service and quality work! Theres easy street parking and the salons lavender purple walls make for a calming and relaxing atmosphere. Great pricing and super friendly staff!

Mia Tralongo I’ve been coming here for a while now, and each visit impresses me even more. Jasmine is truly an artist—I completely trust her expertise. I always get the gel builder, and my nails last over four weeks until my next fill. On top of that, Y2K is incredibly convenient, with easy parking, a clean and welcoming atmosphere, and fair prices. Couldn’t be happier!

Taylor Smith This is my 3rd time here and have had the best service each time. The nail technicians are super friendly and welcoming. I got a builder gel mani w/ paraffin and small decal and a gel pedi with a callus removal. Service was great and I am so happy with my nails! I’ve had gel in the past and they would last the full 2 weeks..they’d chip at the 1 week marks after getting the builder gel ( or I think it might be called gel overlay) my nails have NOT CHIPPED!

Gracie Parker Jasmine did my nails for a manicure and did a fantastic job!! She is so sweet and super careful to make sure there are no gaps in my dip nails and everything is even. Super gentle with the drill, and variety of payment options! My nails look amazing! The place is decorated very cutely and is clean!

Christina Olivas Omg Kristy was awesome! She did my gel xtension for me! So sweet and the service was awesome and my inspiration picture of my nail I wanted! The place is super cute and such a wide variety of colors! Shes super talented at her job! Very prompt at getting back to you as well! Im the type of person who is afraid to tell you if I dont like my nails, and her service goes above and beyond and she makes sure youre happy with what she does! Thank you again!

Cruzado Jessika I’m absolutely thrilled with the amazing work Jasmine did on my nails! She was so attentive, checking in with me at each step to make sure I was happy. The only downside is that I live a bit too far away, but I’m seriously considering making a special trip on the weekend just to see her again!

Amanda This place sucks! I felt rushed not relaxed at all. I got an acrylic overlay and I didn’t even want an overlay I wanted just gel nails but the lady just had to up sale instead of listening to the customer and she did not give me a good manicure at all. I got deluxe pedicure and Mary sucks at acrylic toes they are way too thin and she needs to work on her shaping. I’m not going here again I paid $144 for deluxe pedicure and acrylic overlay gel nails definitely not worth it service sucked!

Vita B This was my first visit here, and it will be my last. I scheduled an appointment online and arrived only to be ignored for nearly 40 minutes. I was seated at 5:50 PM and, despite patiently waiting, no one assisted me by the time I left at 6:30 PM. What made the experience even more frustrating was seeing another customer, who arrived after me, being helped promptly while I continued to wait without any acknowledgment. I feel it’s important to point out that the other customer was white, which left me questioning the fairness and inclusivity of the service here. Throughout my entire wait, there was no apology or explanation for the delay, which added to my frustration and disappointment. I value professionalism and respect, and unfortunately, neither were demonstrated during my visit. I hope this feedback serves as an opportunity for the business to reflect on its practices and improve its approach to customer service, ensuring that all clients are treated with the same level of care and respect.

Sofia Avilez They always do such a great job, but my recent experience left me heartbroken. I’ve been coming to this salon for a few months now, and I’ve always loved their work. They’re talented, and I’ve never had a bad result—until this time, not because of the nails, but because of how I was treated. Last week, I got a new set, and while the nails looked great, after a few days, I realized I wasn’t feeling the color I had chosen. I decided to come back three days later to ask if I could change the color, and I was more than willing to pay for the service. I didn’t think it was a big deal—I just wanted to love my nails, especially since I’d be wearing them for weeks. When I got there, I felt like everyone was upset with me. The person who worked on my nails was clearly annoyed, didn’t talk to me at all, and was rough with my nails, which honestly hurt me emotionally. The whole salon seemed upset, and I felt so guilty and embarrassed. Even though I felt uncomfortable, I still tipped the person who worked on my nails out of courtesy because they provided a service for me. It felt like the right thing to do, but it hurt to feel like I was being punished for simply asking for something I thought was small. When I asked the receptionist about their policy, she explained that they only do color changes the same day as the initial service, saying it’s easier for them that way. She told me, “We wish you would have told us sooner,” and while I understand the policy, the way they handled it made me feel awful—like I was a huge inconvenience. I want to make it clear that I’m not upset with the salon. I’m just deeply sad and hurt by how this situation was handled. I didn’t mean to upset anyone or cause trouble—I just wanted to feel happy with my nails. I’m scared to come back now because I don’t want to be treated poorly again or made to feel like I’m a burden. I really do like this salon. They’re so talented, and they always do amazing work. I hope that in the future, situations like this can be approached with more kindness and understanding because this experience has been weighing on me ever since, and it’s left me feeling so sad.

De Wolf Sam (saamdew) I never leave reviews but just had to because this place is the best! Everyone is always so incredibly nice and I’m always so happy with the results. My gel manis/pedis always last like a month and I’m always getting compliments. Plus they have sooo many cute colors to choose from! Thank you all so much ❤️

Rebecca Rodriguez Jenny is the best! Her nail art is beautiful

Tarshee Turner I absolutely love this nail salon. I have used the gel twice so far and each time my nails have looked perfect. On my second visit, I requested a three- dimensional ombré design and the technician completed it! I have received so many compliments and am eagerly awaiting my next appointment.

Nicole Fletcher The prices are very fair for the quality of work. They also use high quality products which will make your manicure last. From start to finish, everything was flawless. This is easily the best nail salon Ive ever visited!

Courtney Garcia Amazing service and they really take their time on you. I have gotten my nails done with 3 of the nail techs and they all do such a great job. If you want to get designs on your nails, they can definitely do that for you and I think the price is very good for the work that they put in.

Ying Liang Finally got my nails done for the first time ever and I’m thrilled I found Pure Nails Spa! The service for the price is absolutely fantastic. Very nice ambience, the location is currently undergoing renovation. Easy and cheap parking in the schoolhouse garage nearby. I’ve always struggled with broad and flats nails so I was interested in Gel-X. I described the type of nails I wanted (almond tips, nude/natural and not-too-long), and Tara did a phenomenal job bringing them to life! My nails have never looked prettier. The extensions lasted a full month, and might have lasted longer. A few weeks in my nails grew too long so I trimmed them into a different shape, filled them with builder gel, and switched out the color. Overall very happy and hope to be back soon!

Emily Moon Got my nails done by Nicole yesterday. And I’m obsessed! She did an excellent job also her recommendation was perfect for what I need. I love my set so much and couldnt stop staring!!!

Kperry Perry This is my 3rd time coming to shop for Gel pedicure and I was disappointed with the service today. They’re pricey but I don’t mind paying when I’m satisfied with service. Today was mediocre and maybe because I came later in the day. There was not cutting of cuticles or removal and ingrown. I have never had to make a request for special treatment, it is part of the general service. Typically, you’re greeted and offered beverage and I even had to request this, something was off today and I will return because it may have an isolated incident. Overall , I like the overall cleanliness and services

Claire Castiglioni I had such a great experience here! It’s so clean and beautiful inside, every single person was so nice and they did a BEAUTIFUL job on my nails! Seriously, best shaping I’ve ever had. Never going anywhere else for my nails ever again

Cassandra Horine This place is awesome! They totally worked with me to get exactly what I wanted and did such a great job. Complimentary rosé was just the cherry on top! Haha Ill definitely be coming back again. So stoked to show off my adorable nails on vacation!!!

Dana Lebental they are the nicest & cleanest in Pasadena! I always leave so relaxed with beautiful nails. I almost don’t wanna post this because I don’t want more people to go there, but they deserve great clients.

Jennie Nguyen Had a great experience today. Their receptionist was very kind and friendly upon meeting. Initially booked an appointment online for a gel manicure, but changed it to a pedicure in-person, which was no problem. Lucy, my nail tech, was so gentle and checked in with me multiple steps of the way to ensure everything was going ok. They also had complimentary beverages. The environment was very relaxing. I will definitely be making this place my regular nail salon from now on!

julie faude TAMMIE gave me the most beautiful pedicure. She truly took her time, got rid of every square inch of extra skin. I’m concerned she’s going to put herself out of business, because this pedicure was done so carefully, and the polish was placed so perfectly, that it is going to last forever! The setting is really nice, airy and bright. This nail salon is across from the Trader Joe’s in Pasadena. Enjoy!

Maranatha Soon My dip set is perfect every time Ms. Amie Ly is my girl. Shes a perfectionist. She takes her time and pays attention to every detail. She is so beautiful, sweet, and soft-spoken. Everyone here is professional and amazing. Thanks to everyone at Top Nail & Spa

Latisha Anderson This is now my new nail salon after looking at Google reviews before my first time coming in. Everything matches up. I love their hot stone pedicures and how patient they are with any changes to shaping that I requested. I feel like getting your nails should be a relaxing experience and when you walk out you are happy with the results and that’s how it’s been every time for me. Kelly and Lee Lee were both amazing!!

Mindy Larios Ms. Sophie did an amazing job. These are the best looking gel x nails I’ve ever had. She filed the almond shape to perfection. If they hold on for a good amount of time, I will most definitely be coming to her!

Emmanuel Wilhoite Super friendly staff, we got a couples mani pedi and it turned out so great! best manicure and pedicure ive had in a while. and the spa has great natural lighting and ventilation:)

Amanda Tran I’ve been going to Angel Baby for a year now, and I can honestly say it’s the best nail salon in Los Angeles. I have high standards for nail care, and Angel Baby consistently exceeds my expectations. Chloe is my go-to for nails, but I’ve had different people for my pedicures, and everyone here is amazing. The salon is always clean and tidy, which adds to the relaxing and inviting atmosphere. They’re incredibly attentive to detail, super gentle, and delicate with my nails, making sure I’m always comfortable. Their selection of nail polish colors and designs is fantastic, and choosing something new is always a highlight of my visit. I’ve even brought all my friends here, and they love it too! Quick tip: Pay in cash to get 10% off—there’s a small fee for using a credit card. Thank you, Angel Baby, for being the absolute best. I can’t wait for my next visit!

Janet Yepez I love coming to Angel Baby Nails! All the staff are friendly, the salon is clean and I leave very happy each time. Fifi is my nail tech and Lucy takes care of my pedicure! Give them a try, you will definitely be coming back

Molly Olson The Ladies of Angel Baby are lovely and they do exceptional work. I have high-maintenance feet, due to a bad habit of hiking in flip-flops (while too old for that) and looks at this! I am very happy

Kari LaBomme Ive been going to Angel Baby for about six years now. I have my favorite Techs, and they always try to fit me in, even without an appointment. Ive had everything from dip to acrylic tips and all kinds of pretty stuff. They do really good work and the atmosphere is nice. They are also upgrading all the time, the newest thing being an electronic check in system. Lucy has been doing my pedicures for almost five years and she takes such good care of me! Cindy runs a wonderful salon.

Nare Aleksanyan This is a great place to relax and make yourself beautiful. My nail lady went visit her country and I am grateful I found this place, it is very close to my home and Chloe ,the young girl who does my nails now, just amazing. Love how fast she is and how comfortable I feel with her. She does a wonderful job and evry visits with her makes me happy. My son loves the rainbow and he asked me if I can get a rainbow colors and it turned so beautiful, I was so happy to make him smile today!

Christal Lee My first visit to another nail shop didn’t go as well as I hoped, but this shop was lovely. I felt more confident in asking for what I wanted and the tech executed the design to the best of their abilities. I am very happy with what I received and now will make a budget for getting nails done from now on ☺️

Mel Natian I had an amazing experience at DJ Nails! The salon is clean and relaxing, and Ashley is absolutely the best. She is professional, friendly, and gave me the perfect gel extension set. Her attention to detail was spot-on, and my nails look flawless. I’ll definitely be back! Highly recommend Ashley!

Kyra Folk-Farber As always, got a beautiful hot gel manicure on Saturday, with the same tips I got at DJ Nails 2 weeks ago. It’s exactly what I wanted and I know it will last weeks. Yen did my last two manis, but everyone I’ve worked with at DJ nails has been excellent.

wanqi jiang 1. Please be careful. One of my fingers bled in the filing process 2. I wish they are more see through and repeatedly suggested they shall be more transparent. The technician says it’s impossible, but it is as long as you use more clear gel. Pretty much I feel she is in a rush to get it done

Sonia R I would give zero stars if I could. I went in for a gel pedi last Sunday and the nail tech left me with several cuts on my toes that took nearly a week to scab up (meaning it was an exposed wound for several days). I also requested a callous remover, and that resulted in super dry and cracked heels that make it nearly unbearable to walk. I should have just asked for my money back after paying. Save your money and go elsewhere. It’s not worth the literal pain.

J Gomez Dont get a pedicure before they close because they rush and dont do a good job. Paid $39 for a pedicure but I didnt like it. Next time Im picking another girl.

Shannon Gatewood Very friendly staff and good work. They are very accommodating to walks-Ins. Two times I’ve come in for a last minute appt and they were able to fit me in.

Erica Villalpando DJ Nails is amazing! I’ve been going there for about 15 years and the salon is clean and the service is always great. They are very pleasant and welcoming.

Tiffany Ward-Loveland We love DJ Nails!! My wife and I have been getting our spa pedicures here for over a decade. We highly recommend DJ Nails!

Marz Lund so sweet and patient and takes their time to make sure it comes out exactly as i imagined! i bite my nails so they were really messed up before i got them done but they turned out so amazing!! olivia is so sweet. will be coming here from now on. thank you!!

Lynda Apple Came here today for a manicure (gel) and pedicure (traditional ). I seriously think it was the best manicure Ive even been given. Lili is a true artist and so kind and personable. Whenever Im in town, Ill be stopping in.

L S Clean and professional! **Review Edit: 3 fingernails gel polish cracked and chipped 6 days after appointment.

Jessica Penix I absolutely love Naked Nail & Lash Lounge! It’s a calm relaxing environment and the staff is so friendly and nice. The salon itself is super clean and they have a great variety of colors and options. Lilo & Michelle have done my nails/toes and I love them. I would highly recommend!

Patterson Dayonna (Sunshine) It was amazing… I loved my nails. Olivia ALWAYS does FANTASTIC JOB!!

Karen Bankhead Very friendly and excellent service! We are always satisfied with the result and they are very kind and accommodating with our elderly mothers. Easy to make an appointment and they are generally on schedule. Highly recommend!!

Hunter Mcilmoil They were able to take me right when I walked in, and Holly did an amazing job! She was sweet, courteous, very professional, and my manicure was perfect! I live out of state, but I would totally go back and ask for Holly next time I am in town.

Tabitha Kirkendall Excellent attention to detail, the technicians here are very clean and thorough with their work. I went in for a pedicure and received one of the best massages Ive had in a long time. The pedicure I received included callus removal, paraffin wax dip, multiple leg and foot masks, and my technician also ensured to remove a slightly ingrown nail Ive recently developed. At 9 months pregnant, I cant reach my own feet to do much TLC, so all the effort and care was much appreciated. For $50, this was a great value in my opinion. Will definitely be coming back for future pedicures!

Abigail Forbes They told me they could do the look in the photo/video I showed them multiple times, but when we were halfway through my gel-x i found out they didn’t actually have those chrome colors. The nails didn’t come out how I asked, but they were pretty after I pivoted to something else. I wouldn’t be upset if they lasted, but both of my thumb nails popped off after 1 day. They didn’t buff the back of the nail extension so it’s super easy for them to come off. I paid $80 total for nails that lasted me one day. On the bright side the lady who did mine was gentle.

Sudeene Alvaranga This nail shop is the real deal and very affordable compared to others. Jenny did my nails and her attention to detail is impeccably. Mary did my pedicure and did a great job as well. I am very pleasant and will be back.

c hernandez Mary is so incredibly talented!!! She has cut and styled my hair for years and always makes me look like a million bucks. She also gives the most amazing pumpkin extract facials. While the mask is setting she even massages my arms and hands. She always goes the extra mile and ensures that you go away feeling you have had an amazing spa day!

Lisa MT I go to get my brows threaded here. Mary - there are two Marys, Mary in the salon is excellent. The other Mary in the area where they do nails is very nice and does good nails but I would stick to the Mary in the salon area for threading and all salon services. She is very friendly and understands your needs quickly.

sarah Mendoza I got my nails done here and I was not happy with the outcome. I believe her name was Tracy. I tried to tell her multiple times my nail was crooked and she just ignored me. She used waaay too much glue to the point were my fingers stuck to hers and I have a bunch of glue under my nail. The tip of my finger was glued to the nail. It felt very rushed. I asked for some jewels and she didn’t place them nicely, they were kinda just thrown on quickly and not really centered or spaced out like I had asked. For $70+ tip I was expecting better than what I got.

Payton Conley I think my lady was kelly and she was absolutely amazing! I just got a pedicure and buff and it turned out so well. If I lived down here I would come and see here every time.

Katherine Twomey First time at this nail salon and I was very impressed. All of the staff are very friendly and welcoming. I got structured gel nails and a gel pedicure and both were absolutely fantastic! I used to always do dip at other salons and it always looked thick and chunky this structured gel looks beautifully thin and even and it is still as strong as the dip. They did great shaping and cuticle work too! I would definitely recommend going here! : )

Jon Spero WORTH YOUR $$$$$ !!! I got a manicure and pedicure and when I got home I looked at my toes and almost had to get a new wife because of how hot my toes looked. So I went back the next day they kindly let me bathe them in praise but hours later it seemed like maybe I should just go home. On top of that my wife needed me to do normal things so I had to go. Annie is the best though and my tootsies have never looked better.

Alysha Scarlett A Jasmine Spa Nails staff member was fair.

Julianna Sy Best gel x nails Ive ever had. They look and feel super natural, I love the color. I was a walk-in on a Sunday morning and they took me right away! Caitlyn did my set and she is great, and all the other nail techs are super sweet and talented. They always make sure youre getting exactly what you want for a good price. My go-to nail spot :)

allie walling I started coming to tammy and her wonderful staff in 2022 for my very first gel manicure for my wedding. since that day i haven’t stopped coming! every time her and her whole staff put in work making sure each nail is perfection! y’all been sleeping if you haven’t visited tammy and her team!

Michelle Best nail salon I’ve been to !!! I’m picky with my nails and pedicure so I been to so many nail salons and finally found the perfect one. best prices too.. everyone is so nice. Crystal does my gel x and she is fast. The owner is very lovely and always taking me in at whatever time.

Al Pedicure was done well by a different person but the gentleman that did my manicure filed my already short nails almost down to the quick, did a such a sloppy and gloppy polish job i removed it that night and worst of all, i saw him use the same tools he used on me on the next customer without so much as a wipe down.

Rlaney I saw a review that commented on the cleanliness of the salon. And what the reviewer said was false. I have been coming here for over a year and the salon is very clean. They have a sterilization machine in the back. All the tools are in a sealed sterilized package before use. Not to mention they do an excellent job with my nails.

Jessica Lopez Ive love Pink Nails. Ive been going there for almost 10 years and my nails are always beautiful when I leave.

Debbie Gonzalez Love Pink Nails! Ive been going here since the place opened, I bring my daughter as well. Ive gone to a few other places in between for convenience, but they never do as good a job. I get different technicians every time I come, but theyve always been excellent. The owners are very sweet and hard working. I adore this place!

Kathleen V Quality service at Pink Nails every time. They keep up with all the new nail trends and designs. My nails still look great and receive compliments 4 weeks after I get them done. They never lift or pop off. The prices are fair and they dont add extra fees for things like filing your nails to a shorter length. Pink Nails is the only place I will go for my nails =)

Miranda Zhang I stopped here to have my nails done because I had a last minute cancelled meeting. This is THE best nail salon Ive visited for a long time. The place is definitely owned and managed by a clean freak!! - I say this in a huge complimenting way because its so clean, tidy and organized. Its way out of my way, but I will always come back here whenever I can!

Renata De Paula Today I called Pink Nails to make an appointment. Five minutes later I received a call from them, it rang once and when I tried to say Hi they hang up. A couple more minutes I received another call and answered the phone. The person asked me if I was a customer ( I couldn’t understand the name she said), when I said I wasn’t, She again hang up the phone on me. She didn’t say sorry for the mistake, she didn’t apologize, didn’t say goodbye, just hung up the phone while I was still talking. I called them back just to try to understand if there was a problem with my appointment. The same person answered the phone. When I asked if there was any problem with my appointment she said no and told me she was trying to contact another customer. Then I told her that next time something like this happened she should at least let me know what was going on because she was hanging up the phone on me while I was talking and guess what? She hanged up the phone again!!! Didn’t said buy or apologize, she deliberately hung up the phone on a customer for the third time!! I called again and asked to talk to the manager and she was extremely rude and she told me she was the manager! At this point she was literally yelling at me and saying that she did apologize which is a lie! I’m a long time customer and I’ve told many friends to go there! I moved out of South Pasadena and I drive from Pasadena just to go there! I’m in disbelief with the lack of professionalism and manners! I can’t believe how rude they have treated a customer! I canceled my appointment and never again I’ll go to Pink Nails and I’ll make sure all of my friends know how they treat their customers!!

Tanika de Souza I took my husband today to get his first mani pedi EVER! They did an excellent job. He was comfortable and that says a lot. They do serve beverages during your service which was nice. He had the Deluxe package and enjoyed the scrubs and stones. We dont live in this area, but if we did I would return. He did not get any polish, but another lady was getting her nails done and they looked great.

Yadira Sandoval Lisa on pedicure and Elsa on manicure duty were definitely theeeeee best! My feet were atrocious and Lisa made them look so good and got rid of all the extra

Darcy Douglas Wow I was really impressed! I came on Xmas Eve and they saw me very quickly. It’s clean and bright and nicely organized. I loved my technician was amazing and my gel mani looks amazing. Best part…complimentary champagne and 20% off all services right now!

Shari Ryan Beautiful, newly remodeled salon. It’s clean, bright and luxurious. The owners & staff are lovely, especially ELSA. I love how she does my nails and she does fabulous designs & nail art. She deserves a 10 star rating!

Michelle K Wanted to quickly start with the fact that this nail salon just reopened a few weeks ago under new ownership and is associated with Aria 2 in Pasadena - older reviews from months / years ago are out of date and for the last salon. I’ve been a customer of Aria in Pasadena for some time now, and my favorite nail tech for dip powder manicures, Helen, moved to this location - I’m very picky, and couldn’t let her go, because she’s amazing (side note: I’ve tried a number of salons in the area and couldn’t find someone who could consistently shape and polish my nails like Helen does). I tried out this new location today - it’s super clean and bright, in a great spot in South Pas close to the shops and dining options. They offer drinks and Kelly at the front desk was very welcoming and friendly, as always. Kelly also moved from Aria 2, and I’ve seen her excellent customer service skills in motion firsthand on a number of occasions. She has done my pedicure more than once - she is precise with nail prep, it never feels rushed, and my toes are consistently beautifully painted. The owner was also in the salon today interacting with customers and providing fun snacks. Highly recommend giving this salon a shot - they offer discounts throughout the year, and it’s a hard place to beat when it comes to the quality of service, friendly staff, and overall atmosphere. Note: I’m sharing a few pictures from several manicures with Helen since I can’t figure out how to add a new review for other visits.

GG Sauvage Henry and Hana were amazing! They have impeccable attention to detail and made sure I was happy every step of the way. Great energy, great work, and great prices :) I also love that they open early! I will be back for sure. (I had gel removal on nails and toes, builder gel on nails, get mani & pedi, plus French tip design on nails and all of that was only $95!)

Jazzmine Lind The service and people were great. However, my manicure and pedicure with gel nails did not come out clean. The gel polish has bubbles and the nails are all different lengths. The acrylic came all the way up over some of my cuticles and I paid $61 bucks. I wont go back but they treated me very well. These are 4 days old.

Miriam Nunez-Dominguez I loved my experience here the person who did my nails was very friendly and patient. The wait was very short and there was a good variety of colors to choose from. My acrylics came out exactly like I wanted them to and i will definitely return in the future.

Shelby vazquez Ive been here several times, I tried it at the recommendation of a friend. They truly give 5 star service...spacious, clean, always many nail techs, and they are very attentive. Cat has done my nail twice, although others have done them and I didnt have any issues. Their prices are reasonable and they offer great service, this is my new nail salon.

carolina Lopez I called a day ahead and scheduled an appointment for 10 am. I get there at 10 am and the salon wasn’t even open. They got there around 10:13 am and then proceeded to tell me “why are you so early”. They then took around 30 minutes to even start doing my nails. I told the lady I want almond nails, she didn’t clean my cuticles and left a white stripe on my nail. Also didn’t clean the back and these don’t reflect anything to the proper way almond nails are supposed to look. What I wanted is the last picture and this is what I got :/ don’t recommend coming here. They even charged me $51

Mimi Chang I previously frequented this salon for their extensive gel polish offerings and friendly-enough service but I revisited after a year and was unpleased w the experience. After I was sat down to remove my gel extensions, I waited over an hour to actually get started and the service wasn’t the friendliest considering. They also absolutely raised their prices, which I understand a lot of places must do to keep up with inflation, but I used to appreciate the lowish costs of their services, which are now as high as its competition around it. The gel manicure came out fine but not sure I’d return.

Deborah Ramirez I love a “basic” single-colored gel manicure with my short nails, and they always do an amazing job! Good quality nail polish, and they take their time and give attention to detail. The staff is also soooooo friendly and welcoming. I love coming here! 10/10 recommend.

Catherine Thayer Went here for the first time today and I took my little sister who had never gotten her nails done. The atmosphere was nice and relaxing. They were super understanding with my sister and me. We both got full acrylic sets and gel pedicures and our nails look amazing (probably the best set of nails Ive ever had, and they were pretty fast)!! Were so happy with the results. I would highly recommend and we will be coming back.

Hollie Luttrell Lovely people. They do a good job. Nice clean place.

Jenna Manheimer Excellent pedicure! I got the Special Pedicure ($40) that includes callus removal and a five minute massage, and was so impressed by the attention to detail and impeccable service. The young lady made my feet so smooth and soft, while the polish and shape of the nails are perfect. I did have to ask her to round my nails after she had already made them square and she kindly changed them.

Nina Nicolosi Don’t let the guy do your nails. I had the dip powder done. So many issues idk where to begin. Patches of glitter missing, wrong size extensions, they weren’t even glued all the way now debris is squeezing in between, edges were missed, left hand nails way longer than right, lumpy finish.... just flat out sloppy. I had 2 different hands, I wish the pics could do better justice to show it. I paid $50 for this only to get them redone 5 days later.

Shirley Ta Updated Review (4/5/24) — just came back in again today and loved my nails! Decided to attach photos below. Can’t wait to return soon! Just received a manicure and pedicure from this salon, and I had a great experience! Staff does a quick job and are generally friendly. The place was clean and well-maintained. After walking around in the hot sun, they even offered complimentary cold water for me! My nails turned out exactly how I wanted, and Ill definitely be returning again.

Karina Montilla Great place for Mani-Pedi! Came in with my daughters and they were able to take care of all of us. Super clean and very friendly staff. Everyone is super talented when it comes to nails.

Alecks Rod Best business practice I have seen. Love the way they know their clients and greet new ones. Came in for a Fill w/gel polish. Love it.

Rasika Kulkarni Amazing place! Good service, friendly staff and talented manicurists! I have been here twice and I love this place!

G A WOMAN INJURED ME. Do not go here terrible experience woman literally dug the nail clippers into my toenail and went so short she made me bleed. I’m furious.

Gabriella Aburto-Martinez Great nail salon! Its always clean and everyone is very friendly. Christine does an AMAZING gel manicure, shes an excellent listener and wonderful artist. The organic gel polish lasts 3 weeks without any chips and very little peeling. Stamped design by Christine.

Jazel Arroliga I love this place! The atmosphere and people are amazing and it’s always a great experience. Tina is so kind and thoughtful, every time I’m here I feel so welcomed!

Dulce zeledon I really didn’t like my nails she did a dip powder left me some bumps the quality of that job wasn’t that good. And specially for the price $60 for only manicure deep powder. The receptionist was very nice and friendly the place is nice and clean.

Marie Moreau Great clean place for nails. I like the old fashion regular colors but they also do gel. You should see some of the gorgeous creative unique styles they do. It is truly an art form.

Taylor Quarles I came here to get a dip manicure and the manicure was great. But as the hours went on the topcoat started chipping. So I went Back the next day and they said they fixed it but it was like this time was worst. Now the dip is chipping along with the topcoat

Ana I love getting my nails done here! Everyone is very nice and they always provide high quality service. Also, my nails have never looked healthier. Fara is amazing and so are the other nail artists!

SEL Ive been coming to Tinzee for many years now and, although though these owners are new, the quality and customer service is the reason that, whenever I am in Pasadena, I make sure to book a spa mani/pedi! My mani/pedi picture is a week old, so you can see how it looks even after a week later! If only Tinzee would expand to the Central Coast! Highly recommend them!

Lynn G. My daughter and I tried this salon this morning and loved it. We both had a manicure and pedicure. The techs were very skilled, professional, efficient and kind. The music was soothing. It was a very calming and peaceful experience.

Jasmine Alleva Tinzee is hands-down the best nail salon in LA county (and I’ve been to soooo many nail salons). Not only is the service absolutely next level, but the salon is clean and peaceful. The technicians are so thorough, professional, and kind. I literally rave about this place to every, single person I know. Your hands will thank you for going to Tinzee!

Jessica Benjamin Came in as a walk in two days ago for an acrylic fill and pedicure. While I appreciate that they tried to squeeze me in, I ended up spending two and a half hours waiting on and off and being shuffled between multiple nail techs. Part of my gel nail chipped the day after the manicure and by day two half of the thumb has peeled off. Will not be coming back and would suggest others look elsewhere if you need nail services in Pasadena.

MzFoto J My 1st time visiting Elite Nails in pasadena. These are horrible! Took 2 hours for square and lumpy. They took $2 off with no option for a redo or fix...

Gina Ochoa Very nice staff, clean, a bit pricey. And I wish that they knew how to do more styles like coffin nails all that extra stuff lol but I see that they take really good care of their clients especially the elderly which I think is nice. Gets busy quickly, but parking isnt so bad.

Anathan Alvarado Have been getting my nails done here and only had my set for two months and when they took them off it was shocking to see green on two of my nails. They where so rude when I began to ask questions as to how this would happen and then to tell me I got water In them when none of my nails were broken or lifting. This place has the rudest people and their service is horrible.

Priscila L Reliable service, great place to relax and get pretty. They took me without an appointment. New, 5/20 Linda is fabulous! Same 10/28 awesome fall color

Kemberly Cantero I used to be a frequent customer but temporarily stopped due to an incident I had a couple months prior. I chose to go back because I refused to let one bad experience stop me from a really good nail salon. I want to say the misunderstanding came from a language barrier so I went back and everyone who works there has always been very kind and professional. They remembered me from the last time and they went above and beyond for me to make me feel like a valued customer. I was able to show a picture reference and then I was assisted by a very skilled nail technician who did a beautiful job. Thank you Lees Nail & Spa for making me feel welcomed and surpassing my expectations. My nails are beautiful and I appreciate the love and understanding that I felt today when I went into your business. I highly recommend.

Jeanette Rodriguez Ive been a long time customer 10years + Stopped coming for awhile because I didn’t have the $$ to pamper myself. Glad to be back!! Always on point with their services!! 10/10 recommend!

Jozlyn Hobdy Ive been coming here for about three years, and it truly feels like home. This is my go-to place for self-care. Jen does an amazing job with my nails, and Linda always makes my toes look perfect. Both of them take great care of me. I cant forget Tina, who always has my eyebrows looking fabulous! Everyone in this nail salon is amazing and does a wonderful job. I want to say thank you for always providing exceptional service and making me feel great !

Bryan Jick Long-term client of this business, formerly TK Nails. I go every few months for pedicure. Most recent visit was amazing! Huge remodel, the place is gorgeous. All new chairs, new furniture, and a bis-screen TV. There was even a football game on, which I joked about because I was the only male there. They did a wonderful job on my feet. Heres a fact, most of us take lousy care of our feet. We only go for help when they hurt. Preventive care is important but rarely done, even by me (Im a doctor)! They suggested some extra treatments, they scraped and chemically removed a lot of dead skin on my heels, and also had a device to shave my callouses. AMAZING. I only wanted the nails cut but when she showed me my heels - Ugh. $10 extra, well worth it.

Lusine The place is filled with inexperienced "nail technicians" that have no idea what they are doing. Owner has a big attitude problem, as well. Went to get hard gel removed. Not only did they burn my skin by applying a ton of acetone every 5 minutes, but they didnt even take it all off. I also got cut. Avoid coming here. So not worth it, AT ALL. *UPDATE* In response to the rude business owner, I have eczema. You guys initially wanted to put both of my hands in a plastic bag filled with acetone and wrap it in a hot towel. Why would you soak my skin in acetone in the first place? I came for hard gel removal not my skin to be burnt off. Your employee kept sticking my fingers in acetone for over a whole hour, as well. Barely any drilling done which is the most important part of removing hard gel. Take the energy with that attitude of yours and put that in training your employees to do their jobs correctly. Worst salon by far in Pasadena. Maybe even California at that. Also, here are some “lovely” images of what the result was for my “gel removal” - horrible job. Thanks for making me bleed as well.

marcia kostos This business was recently sold. Used to be TK Nails. Tammy was the owner and it was a great salon. Been going there for 25 years. Now has new owner and I won’t go back. English is definitely second language. Had a mani pedi. I was told my bill was $48, I paid, and as I’m walking out the door all the gals are yelling stop…wait…. Then told I owed $10 more dollars. I didn’t bother questioning it as no one would comprehend anyway, so I just paid the extra. Not worth the effort to me.although super convenient, I’ll find somewhere else. The whole salon just isn’t up to par with the former establishment in my opinion.

Pamela Huley The nail tech cleans under the toe nails and wipes the crud from the tool on your surrounding skin…Ugh! And didn’t acknowledge the price differences posted on website and charged higher on a postcard in the salon. Good polish skills though.

James Grey Bad service especially the woman who did the pedicure. Bait and switch. Posted prices for manicure and pedicure $50. I paid $85. I’ll never go back

Amber Waas Its so sad how the quality fell so very far with the new ownership. I have been going here for 20 years, but I have had three bad expierences in a row. One the bruised my face waxing eyebrows, second, my gel pedicure they put regular clear coat on top and had to redo the entire paint job, and sadly yesterday I left in the middle of my pedicure. The woman kept cutting me with the cuticle clippers and it was so painful I had to leave. I have given enough chances. I am now sadly never going back.

Lila Unfriendly service!! Three of us went to get basic manis and try the place out. Two of us ended up upgrading to gel manis because they “normally only do designs for gel mani.” So ok fine - we went along with it. My sister, who stuck with the basic mani was done with her “manicure” in less than 20 min. The polish was put on sloppily and the color was so thin on her nail you can see right through. Not at all worth going in for a rushed, sloppy manicure - the technician rushed through her service then when and layed on a pedicure chair to browse on her phone for the rest of the time we were there. We noticed they had clients waiting outside for a mani and she didn’t even bother letting them know she was free - she just layed on the chair and watched stuff on her phone; ignored those people. My friend simply asked if her technician had “put alcohol on both hands” and her technician snapped at her - giving her a ridiculous attitude for asking a question. She then proceeded to lean into the technician next to her and say things in their language. She leaned in to say things in their language pretty much any time my friend talked or asked something (and she was asking politely mind you). It was obvious she was talking about her. My nails turned out mediocre - with messy uneven polish on the sides and bottom of my nails. We left feeling jipped out of our money. It was supposed to be a fun day out with the girlies trying to find a new nail spot we might want to start frequenting. But there is NO WAY I want to come back here. The only aspect of this visit I liked is the plaza where the salon is located which is a cute alcove with chain lights above. The store fronts are pretty with a European architectural feel. Seriously don’t come here and waste your hard-heard money. This place is a disgrace.

Savannah Holmes The staff at Nailbox we’re super accommodating and lovely people. Their nail art was gorgeous and just what we requested (even in normal lacquer nail polish). They made my party feel welcome and gave us a lot of time. Thanks so much, will definitely revisit!

Renee Wang Would give 6 stars if possible - they did an incredible job making an idea I had come to life, and spent so much time and effort to get the details right! They will work with you to get the design you want.

ded account I had a great experience at this salon. The price was affordable, and the view was beautiful, making me feel like I was in London. The salon was clean, and the staff were friendly. Plus, there was free parking available. I will definitely come back!

Melissa Ng The service here is AMAZING! I had my nails done the Friday earlier (10/14) and although the technician did a pretty good job, I was being particularly picky since I was having my nails done for my upcoming wedding (10/22). I called to reschedule and was willing to pay to just have it redone and Rainnie did an amazing job and only charged me for the additional overlay / polish. She took such great care of me and I cannot tell you how much I appreciated being taken care of as I prepared for my special day.

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.